Bad teacher Quote by Andy Hargreaves
“One or two bad teachers is a problem with the teachers. A school with many bad teachers is a problem of leadership.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leading for Learning, 2003
A few bad teachers reflect teacher issues; many bad teachers indicate leadership failures, emphasizing systemic responsibility.
In simple terms: Few bad teachers = teacher problem; many = leadership problem.
Key Takeaway
Improve leadership to raise teaching quality.
Themes
education
leadership
quality
Mood
analytical
constructive
Type
educational
strategic
When to use this quote
- school administration
- teacher training
- policy making
Key Concepts
organizational theory
teacher development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify systemic flaws?
- What support helps teachers improve?
A Different Perspective
Leadership alone may not fix deep-rooted issues.
